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Feagan Law Firm, PLLC

Lora holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and journalism from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and a law degree from Campbell University. She resides in Saluda, North Carolina with her husband, Matthew. 

Lora is a partner at Feagan & Baker in Columbus, North Carolina. She previously served as an associate attorney at the same law firm.

Governor Cooper fills vacant judicial seat with Polk County attorney

Lora T. Baker currently serves as the District Court Judge for District 29B. She was appointed in 2023, and is serving her first term. 

Licensed to practice law in the state of North Carolina.

- Licensed to practice law in the state of North Carolina.

Legal Experience

As of June 14, 2024, Lora T. Baker did not have a website or any information online.

Ethics & Conduct

Judicial Administration

Plans to "treat everyone with fairness…”

Believes as a county resident, her understanding of local issues of childcare, employment, and housing challenges will provide her "context in presiding over family law cases, criminal cases and civil cues in the proper light.”

- Plans to "treat everyone with fairness…”
- Believes as a county resident, her understanding of local issues of childcare, employment, and housing challenges will provide her "context in presiding over family law cases, criminal cases and civil cues in the proper light.”

Judicial Philosophy

Member of North Carolina’s Advocates for Justice organization.

- Member of North Carolina’s Advocates for Justice organization.

Community Involvement

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Lora T. Baker

Blue Ridge Now, New ADA back in familiar territory

Monica is originally from Miami, Florida. She earned her bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of North Carolina Asheville and her law degree from Campbell University. Monica has three children.

Monica currently works as an attorney and runs her own firm, Gillett Law Office. She has previously worked as an assistant district attorney.

Monica Jean Gillett's campaign for District Court Judge for Judicial District 42 is her first run for public office.

As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.

As a managing partner at Gillett Law Office, oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.

- As an assistant district attorney, prosecuted civil and criminal cases under state law on behalf of the district attorney’s office, supervised legal and clerical staff, and conducted interviews with victims and witnesses in ongoing cases.
- As a managing partner at Gillett Law Office, oversees finances and budgeting, shapes and enforces firm culture, helps attract new clients, and guides growth in the firm’s legal practice areas.

As of June 14, 2024, Monica Jean Gillett’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Monica Jean Gillett

- District Court judges hear civil, criminal, and juvenile cases. Civil cases dealing with divorce, child custody, and child support are heard in District Court. 
- Under the District Court, the magistrate can try small claims cases ($10,000 or less), landlord eviction cases, and suits for recovery of personal property. A magistrate is an independent judicial officer, recognized by the North Carolina Constitution as an officer of the district court. 
- District Court Judges are elected for a four-year term. Elections are partisan. 